Larne remains competitive amid fixture pile-up following international call-ups

Larne stays in contention in the Irish Premiership with an unbeaten start to the season, having won five consecutive matches following a goalless draw with Coleraine. However, a fixture backlog looms due to international call-ups impacting their next two scheduled games. Manager Gary Haveron acknowledges the upcoming break could benefit the team, allowing players to recharge after a lengthy preseason that began in June. Striker Matty Lusty, who has scored three goals this season, is among players hoping to recover from injury during the hiatus before the team faces a critical matchup against Crusaders on October 10.

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